Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Correspondence received regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Sasan Saadat for 45 Prince Arthur Avenue (refer to Item 15.4.9) – (Item 15.8); b) By-law 51-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, and By-law 1703, as amended, of the former Township of Whitchurch – (Item 18.10); c) By-law 67-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, and By-law 986, as amended, of the former Township of King – (Item 18.11); d) By-law 68-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, and By-law 986, as amended, of the former Township of King – (Item 18.12). July 9, 2025 C#21-25

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#18-25 held on June 24, 2025, be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#19-25 held on June 25, 2025, be adopted.

a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#04-25 held June 5, 2025, be adopted.

July 9, 2025 C#21-25 a) That staff report SRCFS.25.013 regarding 2024 Reserve and Reserve Fund Status, be received; b) That the Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Reserve Fund By-law 63-25 included in Appendix C to staff report SRCFS.25.013, be enacted; and c) That for administration purposes, the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Reserve be closed upon amalgamation with the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.

a) That staff report SRCFS.25.025 regarding 2024 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement, be received; b) That the 2024 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement be made available to the public on the City of Richmond Hill website as outlined in staff report SRCFS.25.025.

a) That staff report SRCM.25.11 regarding 2024 Grant Portfolio Update, be received.

July 9, 2025 C#21-25 a) That staff report SRCFS.25.028, regarding Stormwater Management Capital Financing Plan, be received for information purposes; b) That internal financing from the Community Enhancement and Economic Vitality Reserve Fund to finance the $22 million capital requirements of the Stormwater Management Financial Plan, be approved.

a) That staff report SRCFS.25.019 regarding the 2026 Tariff of Fees Update be received; and b) That By-law 61-25, attached as Appendix “D” to the staff report SRCFS.25.019 be brought forward to the July 9, 2025, Council meeting for consideration and enactment with fees effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.

a) That the Draft 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.25.024, be approved and published; b) That the Mayor and Treasurer be authorized to sign the Financial Statements; and c) That the 2024 Audited Richmond Hill Public Library Board Financial Statements (to be approved by the Library Board in June July 9, 2025 C#21-25 2025) included in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.25.024, be received for information purposes.

a) That staff report SRCFS.25.014 regarding Capital Project Financial Status Report, be received; b) That all capital projects listed in Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.25.014: i. Be closed; ii. Projects with a net surplus of $2.22 million be returned to sources as identified; and c) That Budget and Funding Adjustments in the net amount of $0.66 million additional draws from reserves and reserve funds as identified in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.25.014, be approved.

a) That staff report SRCFS.25.029 regarding the implementation of a new Procedure By-law effective September 1, 2025, be received; b) That the New Procurement By-law 76-25, attached as Appendix A to staff report SRCFS.25.029, with an effective date of September 1, 2025, be approved; c) That By-law 77-25, being a By-law to amend Financial Control By-law 114-16, attached as Appendix B to staff report SRCFS.25.029, with an effective date of September 1, 2025, be approved. July 9, 2025 C#21-25

a) That the minutes of Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting AAC#02-25 held April 24, 2025, be adopted.

a) That the amended Respect in the Workplace Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to staff report SRCFS.25.030, be approved.

a) That staff report SRCS.25.09 regarding the 2025 Community and Cultural Grant Program be received; b) That Community and Cultural Grants totaling $99,878 be provided to community and cultural organizations, and individual artists as follows: 1. Aryton Spence, $5,000 2. Canadian Asian Heritage Association, $5,000 July 9, 2025 C#21-25 3. Canadian Literacy Association of Higher Education, $5,000 4. Canadian Senior Cooperation Association, $2,625 5. Carol Choi, $5,000 6. Community and Home Assistance for Seniors (CHATS), $2,500 7. Greg Chiykowski, $662 8. Hellenic Canadian Community of York, $5,000 9. High Notes Avante Productions, $3,750 10. ICTC Youth Foundation, $5,000 11. International Psychology Association of Canada, $2,500 12. Inventor Academy, $5,000 13. Katya Kuznetsova (Dance Together), $5,000 14. Luminis Choir, $3,750 15. Mastermind Dragon Robotic Inc, $4,740 16. Natasha Khan, $2,550 17. Play Forever, $5,000 18. Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra, $2,625 19. Richmond Hill Winter Carnival, $2,500 20. Shadowpath Theatre, $4,250 21. Shawn Heydari, $3,700 22. The Village of Richmond Hill BIA, $5,000 23. Toronto Asian Arts Museum, $5,000 24. Yellow Brick House, $3,500 25. York Community Tamil Seniors Association, $4,226 26. York South Family Network, $1,000

a) That the draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. for the lands known as Block 1, Registered Plan 65M-4850 (municipal addresses: 48 and 60 Beech Avenue, and 363 Jefferson Sideroad), City File D05-20005, be approved, subject to the following: i. the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.042; ii. that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and, iii. that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement

a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Ghasem Hashemi for lands known as Lot 35, Registered Plan 355 (municipal address: 4 Bayview Ridge Court), City File D02-22002, be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone under Zoning By-law 1703, as amended, to Single Detached Four (R4) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, with site specific exceptions; July 9, 2025 C#21-25 ii. that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached hereto as Appendix “B” to staff report SRPBS.25.067 be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought to the July 9th, 2025 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, iii. that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft amending Zoning By- law to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.

a) That draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by 2706379 Ontario Limited for the lands known as Block 226, Registered Plan 65M-3802 (municipal address: 12600 Bayview Avenue), City File CON-22-0003, be approved, subject to the following: i. the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.074; ii. that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and iii. that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement

a) That the draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Montagna (BT) Capital Inc. known as Block 4, Registered Plan 65M-4807 (municipal addresses: 1577 to 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East), City File CON-25-0001, be approved, subject to the following: i. the fulfillment of the conditions of draft approval as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.075; and, ii. that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement

a) That the draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Jiaying Dai for the lands known as Part of Lots 2 and 3, Registered Plan 65M-2139 (municipal address: 9225 Leslie Street), City File CON-24-0007, be draft approved, subject to the following: i. that draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.077; and, ii. that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement

July 9, 2025 C#21-25 a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Sasan Saadat for lands known as Lots 47 to 50, Registered Plan 133 (municipal address: 45 Prince Arthur Avenue), City File D02- 17024 be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from the former Township of King By-law 986, as amended, to Semi-detached One (RD1) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific standards as outlined in Appendix “B” to staff report SRPBS.25.078; ii. that the draft amending Zoning By-law attached hereto as Appendix “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the July 9th, 2025 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, iii. that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.

a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2550526 Ontario Inc. for lands known as Lots 51 to 58, Registered Plan 133 (municipal address: 51 Prince Arthur Avenue), City Files D02-16025 and D03-16008 be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from the former Township of King By-law 986, as amended, to Single Detached Two (R2) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish standards as outlined in Appendix “B” to staff report SRPBS.25.079; July 9, 2025 C#21-25 ii. that the draft amending Zoning By-law attached hereto as Appendix “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the July 9th, 2025 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; iii. that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to implement the proposed development on the subject lands; iv. that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 6 to staff report SRPBS.25.079 be draft approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “C” to staff report; and, v. that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fee in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law, as amended.

That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Davidson regarding Support for Provincial Action on Salt Pollution from Road Salt, be received: 1. Irene Ford, 36 Irish Moss Court, Woodbridge, dated June 27, 2025. 2. Peter Miasek, 34 Normandale Road, Markham, dated June 27, 2025. 3. Linda Keith, 25 Bloomgate Crescent, dated June 27, 2025. 4. Anna Pelc-Draper, 278 Douglas Road, dated June 27, 2025. 5. Bill Wolters, 135 Barberry Crescent, dated June 28, 2025. July 9, 2025 C#21-25 6. Paulina Benhaim, 463 North Lake Road, dated June 29, 2025. 7. Reza Farmand, 45 Blackbird Crescent, dated June 29, 2025.

WHEREAS The Countdown of FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun. WHEREAS FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first-ever tri-nation World Cup jointly host by Canada, USA and Mexico. WHEREAS This will be the first-ever men's FIFA World Cup™ match on Canadian soil. WHEREAS The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup is the largest ever with 48 teams, 104 matches across 39 days. WHEREAS Toronto will host six matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026. WHEREAS FIFA World Cup 2026 projected to bring in billions of revenues, jobs, and drive tourism growth to neighboring Cities beyond Toronto. WHEREAS Richmond Hill is one of the most multi-cultural Cities in Canada. WHEREAS Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Richmond Hill. WHEREAS FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament – it is a catalyst for growth, unity, and innovation across Canada. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to report back through the 2026 Operating Budget process regarding the possibility of hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing parties in the City of Richmond Hill.

Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is committed to supporting heritage conservation through its cultural heritage planning programs, such as the identification and designation of properties on the Municipal Heritage Register, the Heritage Richmond Hill (HRH) Advisory Committee, the Heritage Permit Process, and the Heritage Grant Program; Whereas through Bills 23 and 200, all non-designated heritage properties will automatically be removed from the City’s Heritage Register on December 31, 2026 and thus lose their protection from demolition; Whereas the City has been actively pursuing the designation of priority listed properties under its heritage designation strategy in response to the Province’s deadline; Whereas designated heritage property owners rely on the City’s Heritage Grant Program for financial assistance to conserve, repair and restore their heritage properties up to 50% of rehabilitation costs to a maximum of $5,000.00; and Whereas the cost of building repair and replacement, like many other construction and material costs, have risen over the years yet the Heritage Grant amount has remained the same since it was first established in 2013; Therefore Be It Resolved That: Staff be directed to review the Heritage Grant Program to identify a way to more effectively incentivize the owners of designated heritage buildings and report back by the end of Q2 2026.

July 9, 2025 C#21-25 Whereas the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve (the “ORCCR”) is a valued nature and recreational sanctuary in Richmond Hill made up of approximately 600 hectares of land located between Bathurst Street and Leslie Street, north of Stouffville Road and Jefferson Sideroad, and south of Bethesda Sideroad and King Road; and, Whereas a significant portion of the ORCCR is owned by the Province of Ontario and managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority pursuant to a Management Agreement that will expire in 2027, and, Whereas the Province, the City, TRCA and others collaborated to prepare the Oak Ridges Corridor Park Management Plan (2006) and the Oak Ridges Corridor Park East Management Plan (2011), which have guided infrastructure investment and management activities on the ORCCR lands for the last 20 years; and, Whereas the population of Richmond Hill has increased substantially, with a corresponding increase in demand for access to greenspaces, since the management plans were approved. Therefore Be It Resolved That: The City supports the renewal of the management agreement between the TRCA and Infrastructure Ontario in order to provide TRCA with a framework for long-term management of the provincially-owned portions of the ORCCR lands; and, The Province be requested to provide funds to TRCA for the development of a new ORCCR Management Plan, that will among other things, determine necessary infrastructure investment, educational programming,

Whereas pickleball continues to be an increasingly popular sport for many Richmond Hill residents, providing health and social benefits to our community, Whereas in July of 2023 Council considered staff report SRPI.23.063, which outlined concerns associated with proceeding with construction of a year-round 16 court pickleball facility in David Dunlap Observatory Park at an estimated cost of $9.2 million; and, Whereas in response to the July 2023 report Council decided to pause work toward implementation of the pickleball facility at David Dunlap Observatory Park due to: • The cost of the facility (given that the 10 Year Capital Forecast already included expenditures from the Parks and July 9, 2025 C#21-25 Recreation Development Reserve Fund more than anticipated available funding) • The fact that 10 seasonal pickleball courts had just been installed in Richmond Green in 2022 and the extent that these courts would address demand for summer pickleball was still unclear • Concerns raised through public consultation about potential noise and lighting impacts to adjacent residents, as well as inconsistency with the David Dunlap Observatory Park vision, and • The desire to monitor the extent to which new indoor and outdoor pickleball facilities and programming (including the seasonal courts at Richmond Green) would meet demand. Whereas the City currently has the following outdoor pickleball facilities: • 12 “pop-up’ pickleball courts at Richmond Green to be in place through 2026 •

Whereas road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage; and Whereas salt levels in Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers, and lakes have increasingly worsened since the 1970s, seriously affecting municipal drinking water sources and aquatic life; and Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is home to ecologically significant kettle lakes and headwater streams on the Oak Ridges Moraine, including Lake Wilcox, Bond Lake, Phillips Lake, Lake St. George, as well as the headwaters of the Humber River and Don River, all of which are highly vulnerable to chloride contamination from road salt; and Whereas scientific studies show that Lake Wilcox has seen a fourfold increase in salt levels from 1996 to 2018, mainly due to road salt washing into the lake, which is harming water quality, upsetting the lake’s natural balance; and Whereas the Ontario and Canadian governments have taken many actions over the past 25 years including setting water quality guidelines, developing voluntary codes of practice, signing the Canada-Ontario Great Lakes Agreement, and holding workshops, yet still the salt problem continues to grow; and Whereas numerous situation analyses have recommended salt solutions involving liability protection, contractor certification, government-approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) and salt management plans; and Whereas increased numbers of slip

a) That staff report SRPBS.25.065 regarding Heritage Permit for 86 Major Mackenzie Drive West (Highland Cottage/Ada Mackenzie House), be received; b) That the heritage permit application to recognize the construction of a vestibule on the front façade and the removal of the front door and original classical door case at 86 Major Mackenzie Drive West, as described in Staff Report SRPBS.25.065, be approved; and, c) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

a) That the Memorandum from Gus Galanis, Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, dated July 3, 2025, regarding a Request for Additional Council Public Meeting on September 2, 2025, be received; b) That an additional Council Public Meeting, pursuant to Article 8 of the Procedure By-law 125-23, as amended, be scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on September 2, 2025, for the purpose of the consideration of the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

a) That the memorandum dated July 3, 2025 in respect to Staff Report SRPBS.25.079, including Attachment "C" to staff report SRPBS.25.079 attached to the memorandum, be received.

That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Sasan Saadat for 45 Prince Arthur Avenue, be received: 1. Vladimir Miretski, 64 Rossini Drive, dated July 4, 2025. July 9, 2025 C#21-25

That the following By-laws be approved: 18.1 By-law 61-25 - A By-law to Authorize Fees or Charges for Certain Services (Tariff of Fees By-law) 18.2 By-law 63-25 - A By-law to establish Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Reserve Fund 18.3 By-Law 76-25 - A By-law to Adopt and Maintain a Procurement Policy for the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.4 By-law 77-25 -A By-law to amend Financial Control By-law 114-16 of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.5 By-law 79-25 - A By-law to establish lands as public highway 18.6 By-law 80-25 - A By-law to establish lands as public highway 18.7 By-law 81-25 - A By-law to establish lands as public highway 18.8 By-law 82-25 - A By-law to establish lands as public highway 18.9 By-law 83-25 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground 18.10 By-law 51-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, and By-law 1703, as amended, of the former Township of Whitchurch 18.11 By-law 67-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, and By-law 986, as amended, of the former Township of King July 9, 2025 C#21-25 18.12 By-law 68-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, and By-law 986, as amended, of the former Township of King

That Council move into Closed Session: a) To consider matters regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That By-law 86-25, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.